Little Things That Make A Big Difference

Often when we set goals, or make plans to change something we focus on the big things. New Eating Plan, New Workout Plan. Sometimes, though, the progress we're looking for can come from little changes.
Below are some of the little changes that can be made that will make a big difference if done consistently.
Nutrition:
1. Cut out sugar. (Drink fewer sodas, have less tea or coffee, change your snacks).
2. Cut down on food that comes out of boxes. (Try eating some vegetables!).
3. Increase your water intake. (Even just 1 more glass a day is good).
4. Get back on the plan every time you fall off. 80% adherence is better than zero.

Training:
1. Stretch: Calves, Hip Flexors, Pecs, Shoulders all tend to be tight. We all sit too much.
2. Strengthen the Backside: Face Pulls, YTI's, External Rotations. We all push too much at the gym.
3. Stick to a program. At least 8 weeks. Build up some data for future reference.

I found that it was little changes that gave me progress when it seemed that I had exhausted my options.
I started stretching the tight bits (shoulders, pecs, hams, hips, calves), and working the back side more (face pulls, scarecrows, YTI, ext rotations, inverted rows), and miraculously I started to bust through what had been my ceiling of strength, a terrible plateau.

Try implementing some of the easy tips above, and you may be surprised how easy gains (or losses) come...